Written on October 14, 2008 by Kate Smith

Frustrated by Trying to Find Beige Wall Paint to Match Carpet Color

Today’s decorating dilemma:
We live in a two story open floor design.  We have a light beige carpet throughout most of the house, except for the foyer and kitchen area that divide the middle of the house which has wood flooring. Depending on the time of day the carpet has a slight pink hue.
We are having [...]

Written on July 2, 2008 by Kate Smith

Not Just Any Orange & Brown

Today’s decorating dilemma:
Your advice is wonderful, and I’m hoping my home can be helped as well. Here’s why: Built in the 80’s, my country style home has 4 brick colors: a few tan, mostly orange, very few charcoal brown, and some a light orange. Currently, trim (over garage and all around, is slate blue. Shutters [...]

Written on June 18, 2008 by Kate Smith

Be Bronzed Beautiful

Today’s decorating dilemma: I need a little guidance, I am renovating a Katrina damaged home,. It is taking a long time and I want everything perfect, or as much as it can be.

I have a town home, living room, and kitchen run together, maple cabinets with a mocha stain, so the cabinets are basically almond [...]

Written on March 27, 2008 by Kate Smith

Paint color with red and beige

Today’s color dilemma…

What color do I paint the walls? –Azsa
Kate suggests…
I would pick out the light color from the background of your sofa and go with that or a step darker. This would allow the sofa to visually blend into the space. I would use the same color on the walls and ceiling, [...]